Bhakthi Henpitaarachchi
5 Career Tips from an International Alumna
Bhakthi Henpitaarachchi, an international alumna who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memorial University, works as a Banking Advisor and Mutual Funds Representative for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
Bhakthi has kindly shared 5 career tips to help international students successfully transition into the work environment.
- Professional Development
Step outside of your comfort zone; challenge yourself to do something new and you will continue to grow. - Community Involvement and Volunteering
Employers value your involvement in the community. Engage in volunteer activities as much as possible. - Knowledge of the Organization
A good understanding of the organization and its values is very important in a job interview. - Feedback
Be ready to receive feedback that you do not want to hear. It will help you overcome your weaknesses. - Initiative
Always demonstrate a proactive behavior.